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Hoppy days are here again!

Inspired by craft ales and Coldplay, Steve Farrell has brought commercial brewing back to Wimborne after a nearly 80-year dry spell Would you get to...

Doc Bike Ride Out 2023

More than 600 bikes took part in the annual motorcycle ride-out on Sunday, 24th September in aid of the life-saving charity Despite facing challenging weather...

Travelling 11,000 miles from Sturminster Newton to … Bridport

In a journey of oddly familiar exploration, Cllr Pauline Batstone is on the other side of the world visiting old names with very new...

Magnificent Hinton St Mary scoops up one of its own

A local couple raised £1,100 with a Macmillan coffee morning to thank their village for their support and kindness during the toughest of times When...

Alec’s Field: a legacy of cricket and kindness in Hazelbury Bryan

The village’s playing field and allotment is a testament to community, sport – and generosity spanning generations. Rachael Rowe reports The sound of leather on...

Hon Alderman Della Jones MBE

Tributes have been paid this month to a remarkable lady who died recently, aged 91. Her leadership made a significant difference to Dorset the age...

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Two big competitions for Team Bartlett, with lessons learned

New boy Equador MW showed his Aston Martin tendencies but Freebie slowed to miss out on his second International win, says Toots Bartlett Another boiling...

From the first homebred winner to the yard’s Cheltenham contenders

Youth and experience both won this week, sharpening expectations ahead of a Festival packed with opportunity, says Chris Wald It was a week of extremes...